SY25-26 Anticipated (Temp) English Learner Prg Tchr) ELPT at Chicago Public Schools

%3Cp%3EEnglish Learner Program Teachers (ELPTs)%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe Office of Language and Cultural Education (OLCE) annually asks principals to nominate an English Learner%3Cbr%3EProgram Teacher (ELPT). The ELPT should be a teacher leader who supports school leadership in the%3Cbr%3Eadministration of the EL program, leads professional development of teachers regarding English Language%3Cbr%3EDevelopment (ELD) and instruction for English Learners (ELs), and engages parents of ELs to participate in the%3Cbr%3Eeducation of their children. Here is the link to the ELPT nomination form available on the OLCE KC page.%3Cbr%3EDistrict-managed schools with 20 or more ELs receive supplemental positions (0.5-2.0 FTE, depending on the%3Cbr%3EEL student population). The ELPT must be staffed in that position. At least 50% of the ELPT position has to be%3Cbr%3Ededicated to ELPT coordination duties exclusive of teaching duties (in schools with 250+ ELs, 100% of the ELPT%3Cbr%3Eposition has to be dedicated to ELPT coordination).%3Cbr%3EThe ELPT is not the sole person responsible for providing English Learner services for English Learners who are%3Cbr%3Ein classes without a certified Bilingual and/or English as a Second Language teacher, except in schools with 19%3Cbr%3Eor fewer English Learners. Teachers in schools with 1-19 English Learners have the option to accept or reject the%3Cbr%3Eprincipal’s assignment of the ELPT role compensated with the ELPT stipend. If no one accepts the role then the%3Cbr%3EPrincipal shall assign it to a qualified administrator and when not possible, to a qualified teacher.%3Cbr%3EELPTs participate in quarterly training from OLCE, which include professional development sessions/tools%3Cbr%3Earound high-quality instruction for English learners. ELPTs provide these professional development%3Cbr%3Eopportunities during the school day to preK-12 grade teachers who provide instruction to ELs at their school.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EEnglish Learner Program Teacher Roles and Responsibilities%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EQUALIFICATIONS%3Cbr%3E● Share CPS and OLCE’s Vision and Mission%3Cbr%3E● Hold a Bilingual and/or ESL Endorsement*%3Cbr%3E● Knowledge of standards (e.g., WIDA ELD, CCSS, etc.)%3Cbr%3E● Understanding of district policies and procedures for ELs%3Cbr%3E● Strong organizational and communication skills%3Cbr%3E● Promote high-quality instruction for all ELs%3Cbr%3E● Advocate equity and respect for all EL cultures and languages represented in the school%3Cbr%3EPROGRAM COORDINATION%3Cbr%3E● Coordinate administration of mandated State-prescribed Screener (e.g., WIDA Screener, WIDA Screener%3Cbr%3Efor Kindergarten, Pre-IPT) within 30 days of enrollment at the start of the school year and 14 days of%3Cbr%3Eenrollment thereafter%3Cbr%3E● Enter State-prescribed Screener results in Aspen%3Cbr%3E● Review EL rosters and ACCESS reports to ensure ELs are appropriately placed/transitioned%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E● Coordinate distribution of CPS Parent Notification Letters generated from Aspen along with translated%3Cbr%3Eversions on the Employee Intranet%3Cbr%3E● Collaborate with special education staff to ensure ELs with IEPs are serviced appropriately and service%3Cbr%3Edelivery model numbers are entered accurately in SSM%3Cbr%3E● Update EL profiles in Aspen in a timely manner%3Cbr%3E● Coordinate administration of ACCESS testing within mandated time frame and submit required reports%3Cbr%3Eto Student Assessment (e.g., Not Tested Reasons)%3Cbr%3E● Maintain annual documentation of bilingual/ESL staff participation of two State-mandated EL PD%3Cbr%3Esessions%3Cbr%3E● Coordinate and monitor completion of required documentation for EL Program Reviews%3Cbr%3E● Assist school administration in submission of all required OLCE forms in a timely manner (e.g. EL%3Cbr%3Esummer program enrollment, etc.)%3Cbr%3E● Attend required ELPT trainings and disseminate information to administrators, teachers of ELs, and%3Cbr%3Egeneral program staff%3Cbr%3E● Monitor progress for Transition (T1-T4) students, students with a parent refusals, and current ELs to%3Cbr%3Eensure additional supports and interventions can be provided if needed%3Cbr%3E● Collaborate with testing coordinator regarding District assessments in which ELs participate,%3Cbr%3Eparticularly around using appropriate EL testing accommodations%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EINSTRUCTIONAL%3Cbr%3E● Work with administration to support all teachers of ELs. Supports may include but are not%3Cbr%3Elimited to:%3Cbr%3Eo participate on the school ILT representing ELs%3Cbr%3Eo collaborate with classroom teachers, TCT, core departments, etc., regarding%3Cbr%3Ecurriculum/instructional supports and differentiation%3Cbr%3Eo assist with developing and creating standard-based (CCSS %26amp; WIDA) unit/lesson plans%3Cbr%3Eo review and collaborate in the selection of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)%3Cbr%3Einterventions for ELs%3Cbr%3Eo support teachers with differentiating EL instruction and assessments%3Cbr%3Eo collaborate with bilingual/ESL teachers in aligning instruction with CCSS and WIDA ELD%3Cbr%3Eo share current research and best practices around EL instruction with faculty%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EADVISORY%3Cbr%3E● Provide EL placement recommendations to the principal%3Cbr%3E● Support family engagement and parent engagement efforts at the school to be fully inclusive of%3Cbr%3Eparents/guardians of ELs. The ELPT can support the administration with vetting interpretation vendors%3Cbr%3Eor updating the posted list of interpreters representing the home languages in the school, but the ELPT%3Cbr%3Eis not required to provide interpretation or translation services themselves.%3Cbr%3E● Facilitate establishment and operation of Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)%3Cbr%3Eo ensure required EL Program of information is presented to parents at initial BAC meeting%3Cbr%3Eo hold BAC position elections and submit to OLCE%3Cbr%3Eo ensure timely submission of documents (See BAC Advisory Handbook for details)%3Cbr%3Eo ensure that BAC officers approve a spending plan for BAC funds%3Cbr%3Eo ensure timely reimbursements and expense submissions for BAC funds%3Cbr%3E● Provide guidance to teachers and principals regarding program implementation%3Cbr%3E● Collaborate with school administration in all areas related to ELs%3C/p%3E

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